Universal utility trailer tilter

ABSTRACT

The “Universal Utility Trailer” Tilter is designed to be portable and lightweight. This will enable the user to insert it into a standard 2″ receiver hitch on a tow vehicle. Upon attaching the Trailer Tilter to the vehicle the operator can attach any one of a number of Utility Trailers to the Trailer Tilters 2″ ball. By removing the locking pin and operating the mechanism the operator can raise the front of the Utility Trailer thus lowering the rear to a desired level for loading equipment, cars or material. The lowering of the rear of the Utility Trailer until the ramps are level with the bed will prevent the equipment from dragging on either the front or middle while loading. Once loaded the operator can lower the Tilter back to its locking position and insert the locking pin for towing.

The “Universal Utility Trailer Tilter” is a standard reinforced square tube trailer jack with a ball mount welded to one side and 2″ ball attached. The trailer jack is then welded to a specially designed 2″ square tube mount that fits a 2″ receiver hitch on a tow vehicle.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Drawing 1 page 1. The 12″×2.5″× 3/16″ steel angle iron pieces are to be used to reinforce the standard trailer jack and a means to attach the ball mount page 4.

Drawing 2 page 2. The 10′ piece of 2″ steel tubing is to be used to insert and attach the Trailer Tilter to a standard 2″ receiver hitch and also will be welded to the lower frame mount on page 3, to support the jack.

Drawing 3 page 3. The 12′ piece of 2″ steel tubing is to be welded to the upper frame mount page 2, and used to mount the jack shown on page 1.

Drawing 4 page 4. The Ball mount page 4, consists of a trimmed piece of 4¼″×2″×⅜″ angle iron with a piece of 3¼″×2⅜″ flat steel that is to be welded to the jack reinforcement shown on page 1, this will support the ball when installed.

Drawing 5 page 5. This is a picture of the completed unit. 

1: The “Universal Utility Trailer Tilter” is portable and lightweight. 2: The unit is easily attached to a standard 2″ receiver hitch on a tow vehicle. 3: The unit is easily adjusted up and down to adjust the attached trailer to the desired height. This is accomplished by rotating the handle on the jack. 4: The unit will replace the standard ball mount for towing a utility trailer once it is in the down position and the locking pin is in place. 5: The unit will allow the easier loading and unloading of equipment, automobiles, and material. 